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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.31, 306.75 and 127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.31, 306.75 and 127.81 is: 176.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.31 : 306.75 = 127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.31/306.75 = 127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.31x = 306.75 × 127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.31x = 39,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,205.72/222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.36

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